The Paradise Apples (1974)
Political pamphlet based on the story of the Finnish writer Martti Larni "Socrates in Helsinki". Spring of 1944. In the paradise, which has long been settled by the philosopher Socrates, a fired soldier Vittori Virten arrives. The philosopher respected the newcomer with great respect, and they even became friends. Once having distinguished himself before God, the heroes get a vacation on Earth and go on a journey: the soldier decides to visit his family in Laconia, and the sage just wanted to see the world — did he think it once, and decided to join the soldier...
Director: Georgi Shchukin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: December 9, 1974
Cast
- Vyacheslav Shalevich - Vittori Virten
- Boris Tenin - Socrates
- Lidiya Sukharevskaya - Anna
- Galina Pirnazarova - Lily
- Yuri Chulyukin - Teo Braminus
- Leonid Satanovskiy - Demi Drolus
- Natalya Vorobyova - Lanela
- Yuri Volyntsev - investigator
- Аleksandr Galevskiy - Vittori Virten's son
- Zinoviy Gerdt - conductor
Screenplay
- Martti Larni (Story)
- Georgi Shchukin
Music: Vladimir Rubin
Cinematography: Vladimir Chukhnov
Editing: Lidiya Lysenkova
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Georgi Shchukin
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Paradise Apples about?
- Political pamphlet based on the story of the Finnish writer Martti Larni "Socrates in Helsinki". Spring of 1944. In the paradise, which has long been settled by the philosopher Socrates, a fired soldier Vittori Virten arrives. The philosopher respected the newcomer with great respect, and they even became friends. Once having distinguished himself before God, the heroes get a vacation on Earth and go on a journey: the soldier decides to visit his family in Laconia, and the sage just wanted to see the world — did he think it once, and decided to join the soldier...
- Who directed The Paradise Apples?
- The Paradise Apples was directed by Georgi Shchukin.
- Who stars in The Paradise Apples?
- The Paradise Apples stars Vyacheslav Shalevich, Boris Tenin, Lidiya Sukharevskaya, Galina Pirnazarova, Yuri Chulyukin, Leonid Satanovskiy.
- How long is The Paradise Apples?
- The Paradise Apples has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Paradise Apples?
- The Paradise Apples is a Drama film.
- Where was The Paradise Apples produced?
- The Paradise Apples was produced in Soviet Union.